News
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New Enviro-weather tools help predict presence of damaging insect pests
Published on April 29, 2011
Know when to scout for landscape, nursery and Christmas tree insect pests by using new Enviro-weather tools. -
Early season disease problems to scout for in ornamental nurseries
Published on April 21, 2011
Nursery growers should watch for fungal and bacterial blight problems with warmer days and cool nights on woody ornamental plants in polyhouses. -
Over 8000 wildfires in Michigan each year
Published on April 18, 2011
Michigan residents will be surprised to learn that over 8,000 wildfires occur each year in Michigan and that most of them happen in the spring. -
It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides
Published on April 14, 2011
Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state. -
What are your biggest ornamental pest and PGR issues?
Published on April 1, 2011
Steer future research by identifying your top insect, disease, weed, and PGR issues in a short IR-4 Program survey. -
Salt damage on landscape plants
Published on March 31, 2011
Salt use in winter can lead to weakened and damaged plants come spring time. -
New risk reduction measures for nursery soil fumigation
Published on March 24, 2011
Nursery growers need to be aware of these new regulations when applying soil fumigants to fields. -
CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu
Published on March 23, 2011
CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension. -
New frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on March 18, 2011
Get notified of freezing conditions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week -
Reducing damage caused by tree roots
Published on March 14, 2011
Tree roots can cause serious damage to sidewalks, sewers and foundations